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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. - Council
met in regular session, Mayor and
all Councilmen present, except lob
in and Linthicum. On motion old
Council adjourned sane die. Messrs.
M. w. Martin, LIST ward; f. C. Will
liams, End ward; G. W. DeGrange,
3rd ward G. Wellinger, 4th ward ;
and Arthur Stephens, 9Th ward, the
recently elected councilmen, were
sworn in, after which the new coun-
Gil was called to order The following
members were found in their places:
Messrs. McSherry, Martin, Williams,
Picking, DeGrange, Little, Wellinger,
Boyer, Bowers and Stephens. G..
G. Boon, Committee on Fourth of
July celebration, asked for and OBJ
tanned permission to have fire works,
on the night of the 4th. Mayor APP
pointed Mr.. M. w. Martin, to take
the place of Mr.. Tobin in the several
committees, Mr.. Stephens to take
the place of Mr.. Linthicum. Street
Committee agreed to give p. C. Cur
tbs part pay for raising his old curb
on Spring st. Mr.. Picking, Chair
man committee on Boyd Alley, re-
ported that the stakes had been
driven for the changing of Michael
Keating's fence. Attention was
called to the sewer on Cor. Church
and Burke Sts., and Mr.. Williams
was appointed to have same opened.
On motion, School Board be notified
to lay their pavements in in front of
the Grammar School, on South @.
Street. Petition of B. & o. r. r..
Co., for permission to tap the water
pipe at the passenger depot, receiv-
ed and granted. Invitation from the
Fourth of July committee, request
ing the Mayor and City Council to
participate in the parade on said
day, received and accepted. Pc
tition of John Moore, for water
main to be extended on East Addi-
ton street, received and granted.
Street committee notified to give
Joseph A. Cox the grade for his
pavement on e. Burke Street. and
G. w. Wisner, ordered to Law his
pavement on w. John St., within
30 days, if not done at the expira-
ton OF said time, the Mayor to have
it done at the property owners ex-
pense. Adjourned.
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DIED..

R1-Hab rates-fve cents per Ane-tor Obituary No
nottces beyond the usual announcement
At the house of his mother, in this
city, on Thursday night, the 26th Of
May, 1887, J. NELSON RUssLER, in the
9th year of his age. For eleven or
twelve years this young man was a
cripple. and almost entirely helpless.
We will not ask why. Because He who
ordered this affection 'doeth all things
WELL" Though trying to his own faith
and patience, and dark cloud over
the hopes of his friends; yet all rejoice
that out of this 'stony grief Bethel he
raised" His suffering and disappoint-
ment was deeply sanctifed to him. He
became a christian and was received
into the church in the winter of 1880.
Down to the last and especially at the
last, the 23d Psalm was meditation. 1t
cheered his lonely hours of sickness and
gave him comfort along his pilgrim
way. Thanks be unto God, for His
unspeakable gift ~
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THE AMERICAN AeR1ourTuR1sr As

THE AMERICAN AGRIouLTURIsr AS
DAILY. During the continuance
of the great Dairy and Cattle Show,
held in New York City in the sec
ond week of May, the american Ag-
raculturlast Monthly, issued daily
paper on the grounds every morning
at ten o'clock, of eighteen pages, de-
scribing the scenes and incidents
from day to day, and presenting IT,
Illustrations of the various cattle and
farm implements as premiums were
awarded them. Every number con-
tanned from thirty to forty engrav-
ings of cattle, etc. 1t was rather of
a novelty for Veteran american Aq-
racutturast, now not far from it's fif-
tieth birthday.
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POLITICS AND RELIGION.

reading theproceedings of some
of the religious assemblies, notably
that of the Southern Presbyterian
Church, one wonders not only why
missionaries are sent to Africa, but
if the creed of the church is based
upon politics, or upon faith in the
meek and lowly Jesus. The politi-
clans are at peace, the Union is
peace, but, in the Church, where
brotherly love,not Gains love, should
reign supreme, there is enmity, dis
cord, hate. Those who preach Christ
crucifed and salvation thereby, who
as Christ's servants break the bread
of life to the people, should be the
first to forgive and forget, to make
up with and love one another. There
is union everywhere but in the
church. Why not there, if the peace
of God is there? Jefferson Davis,
a politician, has said aft Union
is ever to be broken again, let the
other side break it. These diyines,
such as Rev. Drs. Palmer and
Smoot, if their religion be that of
Christ's, and not of the shifting de-
vices of politics, ought to say as
much, do as much, as this. Let the
churches, the earthly kingdom of
God unite, and if the unity be ever
broken again, let the other side
break it, and then on that side will
belong the Humiliation, if there be
any, Of the day Of repentance.
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Arraying Neighbors Against One An
other.

Says the New York Times Moth
ing is easier than, having computed
the number of workers for wages in
any coz munity, to estimate what an
enormous force their votes would
constitute. If these votes could be
cast together it would be fortunate
thing for the politicians who were
able to concentrate them. But it
would be one ofthe most disastrous
things that could befall any com
munity. 20 array the class of work
ers against their employers and
neighbors, and to use their votes for
the sole and avowed purpose Of bet
tering their condition at the expense
of the rest of the community, is as
grave crime against society rs any
man could commit
This applies as well in West Vir-
ginia as in New York. Men who
will try to stir up strife among peo-
pie of different occupations or be-
tween employer and employees, in
order to gain votes are enemies to
the common good. Good govern
ment cannot be secured in this way
For the workers in one or two inter
ests to break away from all the rest
and declare war on them, by their
votes or otherwise, they commit po-
litical suicide, and do their cause in
jury.-Intelllgencer.
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REV. DIR. BURcHARD has returned
to New York from anotker visit to
Washington. This time he saw
president Cleveland and had pleas
ant chat of over an hour with him.
The reverend doctor told a friend
that the President invited him into
the White House. In the converse
tien that took place the Doctor adj
mitted that his famous remark,
"Rum, Romanism and Rebellion"
was alluded to, II told the Presi-
dent said the Doctor to the friend,
"it was the will of the Lord that he
should be elected"
Great Jehosophat, what a specs
taciel The mighty and august
Cleveland talking with Burchard.
IfRurchard car be metamorphosed
let him become a bat-that he may
go about when respectable people
are asleep. The Lord took a mighty
poor specimen of humanity to work
out his will, when He selected Bur
chard.
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England's Paupers.

Eighty-four Irish emigrans are de-
tanned on board the Allan Line
steamer Scandinavian, in which
they arrived here yesterday. They
will probably not be allowed to land
unless the suspicion that their pass
age was paid by the English Govern
ment and the belief that they have
no visible means of support are dis
PEELED.
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MT. burt Long was In MARYLAND
Last week.
Miss Fairy Fitz has returned from
school at Stanton.
Miss Lou Darby is visiting friends
in Frederick City.
Mr.. James Alburtis, of Washing
ton, was home on Sunday.
Miss Mary Couchman spent several
days at Bedington last week.
Mr.. John Bowers returned home
from a visit to Baltimore on Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Bowers has returned
home from pleasant visit to Newark,
Ohio.
III. M. Schmitt, Secretary of Etna
Fire Insurance Company, of Wheeling,
was in town on Monday.
Miss Ida Pitzer. OF the county, is Wis.
iting her aunt, Mrs. j. w. Pitzer, of
this city.
Mr.. p. A. Cunningham. Mr.. Cliff
Moore, and Miss Lillian Cunningham,
were in Washington last week.
Mrs. Mary L. Riner and Mrs. Susan
II. Small of Bedington are visiting
Mrs. George Couchman.
Miss Katie Snively, of Williams
port, is visiting the family of Mr.. j.
S. Trammell.
Mr.. Jno. B. Griffith, with Ross
Wier & Co., New York, was in town
Wednesday.
Misses Lorena Flick and Belle Stew.
art, of Wilson College, Chambersburg,
spent few days at their homes in this
city.
Rev. Thomas C. Locke, of Abe
marie county, Va, was visiting his
sister, Mrs. j. 7. Young, the past
week.
Miss May Faulkner, accompanied
by her friend, Miss Jessie Sweeney,
of Kentucky, arrived home from
Staunton Wednesday.
Mr.. John E. Boyd, Jr., represent
ed Trinity Episcopal church of this
city, at the Episcopal Council at
Weston. this week.
Mr.. L. G. Unger, of Frederick,
General Agent in that city for the
Baltimore Mutual Aid Society, OF
Baltimore, spent Thursday night in
Martinsburg. Ed is one of the most
urbane insurance agents in the
land and always receives a hearty
hand shaking from his friends, when
he stops off in this place.
Hon. J. j. Hetzel, of Paw-Paw,
Morgan county, and his wife were
in this city Tuesday. We are glad
to state that Mr.. III. will not re-
move from the State. A few more
men Of his energy and thrift are
needed in every county in the State.
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The number and character of the

THE number and character of the
Immigrants now coming to America,
is extremely alarming. No good can
come from the popnlating of this
country with an element of citizens
who are vicious and unfit to appre-
ciate free government. America for
Americans; or at least for Americans
and the honest, upright naturalized
foreigners who are here now. We
want no more paupers and criminals
in this land.
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NEXT YEARS CANDIDATEs.-Gen
Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, who
was recommended by the national
committee for chairman of the re
publican convention of 1884, arrived
in st. Louis Monday, and, speaking
ofthe national problem of next year,
said: Cleveland will be renominated
to a certainty. Gov. Hill will not
stand show if he comes out, and
Carlisle and Thurman would fare no
better. On our side. John Sherman
seems to be the most active, but
there is a great deal of uncertainty
on the republican side. / maintain
we have got to have man that can
carry New York, and Roscoe Conk-
ling can come as near to it as any
one, if he could get cordial republi-
can support"
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BICYCLE BRIEFS.

Cal. Myers has a new star machin on
the way.
Master Clayton Herring is the young
est bieyclist on record.
Master Edgar Pitzer is the happy
possessor of new tricycle..
Mr.. G. p. Herring has purchased A.
L. Martins Columbia wheel.
Every rider ought to be insured in
an accident insurance company.
The craze has not only seized the
young. but the old are exhibiting the
mania.
The largest bicycle in town is owned
by j. L. Fout, the druggist. 1t is 81
inches in diameter.
A 81 inch wheel will cover 14f feet in
one revolution, therefore in one mile it
will make 1858 revolutions.
Judging from the frequent visits to
the repair shop we think it exped lent
for Willis Scheu to set up shop for him.
self.
Americas ahead by thunder"
shouted the Yankee, under peculiar cir
cumstance. We echo the same senti-
ments to-day, for Howell, of America,
has won the championship over all En-
glish competitors.
The shadows of evening were draw
ing to close sombre night had be-
gun to throw her sable drapery upon
the denizens of this mundane sphere,
when rider and wheel came dash
ing down the now stilled thoroughfare
of Martinsburg's busiest street. The
rider, though an expert, nevertheless
was not proof against the unforeseen
things OF life. 1t SO happened when
Martinsburg was first selected as site
for town, that a gentle stream of
water coursed its way through the lands
of Col. Martin. from whom our town
takes its name ; now as the town began
to be built up little attention was paid
to the character of the houses, and less
to the softly meandering stream, con-
sequently we find that self-same stream
winding down noisy Queen Street to.
| day, which stream instead CT being con
fined to sewers, stands forth as one of
the landmarks our forefathers used to
behold, for whose sake they have per-
mitted the stream to pursue its even
tenor. We will now describe what we
saw. we saw Elmer Swope riding swift
ly along the steep banks of this creek.
In attempting to cross it, he was thrown
headlong into the mud and dirt, sus-
tanning several Commissions of the cuti-
| Gle. Moral Don't monkey with the
bandwagon.
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DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, May
%, and will be sent to the Dead Letter
office June IL, if not called for. When
calling, say advertised.
Ashby Andrus, Rachael r. Barnar
Aisle Brown, COL Mary J. Davis, J.
Davis, T. Hedges, w. J. Johnson, w.
III. Miller, John H. Robins, w. A.
Thompson, Lucy Vanmetre, Massie v.
Vanmetre, Lizzie Wilson, Sarah E.
Mason.
w. B. CoLsToN, 2. M.
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A teacher examining her little pupils
In mental arithmetic, took the follow
ing method Of ascertaining what she
desired to know Now, children
she said, suppose / have two squash
pies, and divide one of them into ten
pieces, and the other into 100 pieces,
which would you rather have, piece
of pie that was divided into ten pieces
or that cut into 100 pieces ?" There
was an absolute hush for moment and
then little girl answered timidly:
zone of the 100 piecesln "Why ?n
swell, please ma'am, 1 don't like squash
pie.o
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"Said Aaron to Moses
Let's cut off our noses.v

Aaron must have been suffering from
catarrh. The desperation which catarrh
produces is often sufficient to make peo-
pie say and do many rash things and many
continue suffering just as if no such cure
as DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy existed
1t cures every case from the simplest to
the most complicated, and all the conse-
quences of catarrh. A person once cured
by Or. Sages Catarrh Remedy will not be
apt to take cold again, as it leaves the
mucous membrance healthy and strong.
By druggists,
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THE acme of advertisers cheek has
been attained by man who advertises
as followsi in Jacksonville, Fla, paper
"Being warned of approaching death by
my physician, l will sell my new $3.50
piano for $l65. will also sacrifice'my
organs and sewing machines, or rent
them. Also American Encyclopedia,
Peoples Encyclopedia, Grants mem
oirs, and other books.
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MAJOR BEN PERELY Poor, the vel

MAJOR BEN PERELY Poor, the ven.
eraole historian and editor is dead.
No man in America was pUrer; none
held The affections ofthe reading pub
lie firmer. His life's work was lofty
and patriotic and all who knew him
will miss the witty companion, the
genial friend.
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TEE stringency of moneyas owing
to the role enacted by the 'lste Con-
gress, which failed to pass q law
whereby the surptus of the treasury
might be reduced
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PROF. DWIGHT knocks the props
from under Henry Georges cranky
land doctrines, and let him hit the
ground solidly. Such agitators and
quacks as George, would properly
grace lunatie asylum, or a county
sail
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can man

Ii is thought the President will
issue call for ea extra session of
Congress, in order to consider more
especially the surplus question.
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In China the prisoners are kept
at an expense Of two and a half cts,
a day. Too shsrt rations Cor Nell
can man.
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Shoe Fly.

In the morning gray and early,
When a man feels mighty surely,
Comes the fly,
Pretty fly !
And it wakes him from his sleeping
With its innocent bopeeping,
With its buzxing and its nipping,
With its biting and its skipping,
Prevents his morning mapping,
Wears him out with constant slapping
Does the fly
Pretty fly
shoe fly
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The police reports show a few in
cidents caused by the recent earth
quake in the city of Mexico. Some
roofs fell in, injuring several persons.
Much anxiety is felt as to the condi-
ton Of the Cathedral, the cupola of
which was cracked by the shock.
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Bucklens Arnica SaIve.

TIE BEST S4LvE in the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcer, Salt Rheum Fever,
Sores letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Erupti ons, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by 4. G. Williams, Jr., & Bro
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Nine. Tussand now exhibits Queen
Victoria's first doll, first shoes and
first glove and various other memen-
toes Of the royal nursery; also a
piece Of Her Majesty wedding cake.
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THE Morgantown Post has entered
on it's oath year. a better country
paper cannot be found in the State,
and its politics are gust right. Sue
cess to its future efforts.
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Now that the Chief Magistrate
has arisen and transported himself
to other absdes, there will be, ii is
hoped, rest for him from the office
seeker.
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SATURDAY, JUNE A, 1887.

CUMBERLAND and Frederick are to.
have the postal free delivery system
July 1st.
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OUR BOOR TABLE.

The Amertca1t AgricuLturist for June,
1887, presents full account of the great
Seattle and Dairy Show" held in New
York during the second week in May. The
official awards Of prizes in various class
es are given, and the most prominent prize
animals are depicted and described, las are
also the most important dairy implements
and structures on exhibition. During the
week, the american A griculturist, which
is a monthly, issued a'daily edition at the
show grounds, each nursber containing
eighteen pages electrotyped, and from
thirty to forty illustrations Of the imple-
ments, prizes awarded, and of the cattle
drawing prizes the day before. 1t was
| generally regarded as novelty in agricul-
tural journalism. 'June Days. is the
title of a bright, allegorical engraving by
engravings of various farm animals, poul-
try, plans of houses, barns, new imple-
ments and machinery, useful and orna-
mental plants, etc., etc. Over fifty we'll
known agricultural and horticultural
writer's contribute to this number. In the
Humbug Columns, several new, and re-
vived frauds are exposed and ventilated
Price, $3.50 per year, English or German !;
Single numbers, 10 cts. Address Ameri-
can Agrtculturist, 751 Broadway, n. Y.
Americdn Magazine, New York, 130-
1872 Pearl street. Publishers. Many and
good illustrations. ga Star Route Post
bo fro, ic NJ; al, -
fective. The important person is descend
ing a snow covered hill So is pack of
wolves, in his own direction. Great snow
shoes, Tor sled runners, twice as long as
himself, support his weight on the soft
surface, pole disects the way, the mail
bag bounces on his back. ssThe Last Rem
| nant of Frontier" which is further Illus
| trated, describes such wild life of the
camp and border.
ga Woman's Experience in the War;
| is a view of the rebellion from a new point,
| more interesting than any generals.
Mother AIMS Children" offers curl
| Gus account of life among the Shakers.
s'The Nations Lawmakers--The House of
| Representatives" are well represented
| both in text and ten portraits. ga Blind
Deaf mute" Laura Dewey Bridgeman,
| tells how, under almost insuperable diff
crlties, she acquired education. ''Protect-
ing the Canadian Fisheries" as seen by a
Canadian GA Spot Made Famous by
| Longfellow"- wayside inn; "Cran-
berry Growing in Wisconsin, an industry
| in which millions of dollars are invested
in this country; "The Universal Lam
| guage;" ga Sketch of Mrs. Logan" at
| tractive and true, with various stories,
poems, and valuable supplement COM
| plete the number.
Excepting ''Bric-a-Brac Shop" by Clin-
ton Scotland, we can spare no praise for
| the versihcation. Scollard shows the ac-
| complished artist.
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HdTper'S Mdgdzine. 81 sat gazing up
on her as she leaned forward" is the 'front.'
ispiece. What man would not be that
man in the garden, seated so Eear that
beautiful woman, and looking-save that
her face is so sad, so very sad. Did he
cause the sadness? He is her lover. But
all is told in the exquisite seventeenth
century story of "Stephen Wycherlie."
Another effective illustration of the same
history of true love is 'Wrestling with the
Spirit in Prayer Only two figures, but
so posed, in so peculiar light, and with
such expression that the effect is almost
startling.
"The kentucky Pioneers" Daniel
Boone, of course, prominent figure, is a
paper of great power, with portraits and
landscapes, among the latter sycamore"
and ''Defence of the Station" distinguish
ed.
con Keeping Birds is learnedly and
charmingly written about, and abundant
in important information, while its draw.
ings of bullfnches and other varieties, and
especially of those entitled a "Group of
Cage Birds" are lifelike and delightful.
We have decided affection for the "Tit
Family also.
,'The Route of the Wild Irishman,v
which only means a fast train OF cars in
the Emerald Isle, is interesting, both in
description and illustration of incident
and scenery.
american Railroad Legislation" treats
wisely of things important to the whole
country.
Several stories and other articles, con-
tinued here, and heretofore commended,
chiefly compose the rest of the number,
while the editorial division is as attrac-
tive and valuable as usual.
Two fine poems are presented; one by
Thomas Dunn English, "The Three Sis
ters," and the other by Thomas Bailey Al
rich, "a Touch of Nature"
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Scribner's Magazine. "Napoleon and
His Times" opens the door of this great
treasury. Fourteen portrits of the SOL
der emperor illustrate it. An excellent
poem by John Boyle o'Reilly, ''An Art
Master" follows. For an Old Poet'
another beautiful poem, by ii. G. Bunner.
is given. ''The Ethics of Democracy
unpublished Letters of Thackeray," with
fac SMILES of his sketches and penman-
slip miss Pringle's Neighbors," most
interesting story s'Miss Peck's Promo
tion," 1.-TWO Russians" and "The Stone
cutter,' an admirable poem, are among
the choice contents. Many engravings, of
best design and execution, adorn the text.
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1t is said that when John L. Sulli-
van was in Leadville, Col, recently,
he went to church and put $500 in
the contribution plate.
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Child's Glove Grain Button, 800. -.
Others ask. soc
Child's Pebble Goat Button, 35c. I.
Every body asks ...........5 SOC.
Child's Tassel Kid Button, soc. !.
Others want Coo.
Child's Lace Goat, 25c.
Everybody asks ACC.